Browse a list of the latest culinary concepts in 225’s December 2025 issue, on stands now

New Year’s is closing in, so now’s your chance to fill your foodie bucket list with eateries you’ve never tried or newer spots you’ve vowed to return to. We’ve got you covered with our December cover story, highlighting the latest places for meals, sips and sweets that opened in the past year.

The last 12 months have brought a wave of come-as-you-are establishments serving serious barbecue, global fare and a growing number of those reliable favorites—fried chicken and modern Mexican. Sure, we saw the opening of design-forward concepts like Tacos del Cartel, Sucré and Luna Cocina, but it wasn’t all about flashy interiors. This year’s action was dominated by roll-up-your-sleeves eateries with authentic menus and spots that further rounded out our gastronomic landscape.

Missed out on dining at these new openings? Flip through the pages of our December issue and decide on dinner plans to carry you through the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Also in this month’s issue, read on about sweet holiday centerpieces, 15 years of Companion Animal Alliance, gift wrapping from local boutiques and so much more.

Flip through it all below, and be sure to pick up the print copy on newsstands now around the Capital Region. Let us know what you think at [email protected].